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15 stories for “2026” · January 2026
Clear filtersFriday30 Jan 2026
International
6th ASEAN-India Digital Ministers' Meeting Approves Digital Work Plan 2026
The 6th ASEAN-India Digital Ministers' Meeting was held virtually under the theme 'Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence', approving the ASEAN-India Digital Work Plan 2026 focused on ICT capacity bu...
Thursday29 Jan 2026
International
UPI to Launch in Japan in 2026 (NPCI-NTT Data Partnership)
Under a tie-up between NPCI and Japan's NTT Data, India's UPI will start in Japan in 2026, first for Indian tourists. UPI was launched in India in 2016. It already works in eight countries: Bhutan, Singapore, Nepal, the...
Monday26 Jan 2026
International
USA Formally Exits the World Health Organization (WHO)
The United States formally left the World Health Organization on 23 January 2026. The exit follows an executive order President Donald Trump signed at the start of his second term. The US still owes about US$260 million...
Sunday25 Jan 2026
International
Numbeo Safety Index 2026: Mangaluru Safest Indian City, Qingdao Safest Globally
The Numbeo Safety Index 2026 was released covering 304 cities worldwide. Qingdao (China) was ranked the safest city in the world and Mangaluru (Karnataka) the safest in India. India's top five safest cities are Mangaluru...
Thursday22 Jan 2026
International
WEF Global Risks Report 2026 Flags Cybersecurity as India's Top Risk
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026 identified cybersecurity as India's top risk and geoeconomic confrontation as the most severe global threat for 2026.
Tuesday20 Jan 2026
International
UN High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) Enters into Force
The UN High Seas Treaty - the Agreement on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) - came into force on 18 January 2026, protecting marine life across more than two-thi...
Monday19 Jan 2026
International
India and Germany Mark 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations
India and Germany are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, relations having been established in 1951; the two countries completed 25 years of their Strategic Partnership in 2025.
Sunday18 Jan 2026
International
India's BRICS Presidency 2026 Website and Logo Launched
India launched the official website and logo for its BRICS Presidency 2026, coinciding with the grouping's 20th anniversary, under the theme of building for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Saturday17 Jan 2026
International
India Global Ranking & NITI Aayog Report – 2026 Update
In January 2026, India’s performance in global indices and national development assessments continued to draw attention, with key insights emerging from reports released by institutions such as NITI Aayog and internation...
Monday12 Jan 2026
International
Brazil Hands Over BRICS Chairmanship to India for 2026
Brazil handed over the BRICS presidency to India for 2026, and India will host the 18th BRICS Summit. India's chairmanship focuses on four pillars - Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Environmental Sustainability -...
Thursday8 Jan 2026
International
Five New Non-Permanent Members Begin UNSC 2026 Terms
Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia and Liberia began two-year terms as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, replacing Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slo...